My Blind Wife Wants Divorced

Esther had been gasping for breath since the incident she had just experienced. Never before, in all the time she had known Leonel, had he been such a terrifying and yelling figure towards her. God! What had Esther done to deserve this treatment?

“Miss,” Sofi called out with a slightly scared tone. Esther’s face had become clouded since the beautiful model got back into the car. There was frustration and disappointment evident in her eyes. Sofi didn’t dare ask the reason behind it. Usually, Sofi wouldn’t wait for Esther in the basement, but for some reason, she felt she had to wait for her employer.

And rightly so; Esther made a phone call within half an hour.

“Nothing else to be taken from the apartment, right?” Esther asked. Her eyes were tightly shut. Two suitcases and her assistant’s belongings were already in the back trunk. The loyal driver, who always accompanied them wherever they went, was also ready. They initially thought this beautiful woman wanted to spend time with her lover.

Both Rio and Sofi were aware of Esther and Leonel’s affair. Knowing Esther’s temperament, there was nothing they could do, let alone prevent it. They didn’t even dare to offer advice or inquire about their relationship, as the two closest to Esther always felt hesitant.

“No, Miss. I’ve double-checked everything, and everything is correct. As for food, I have a few restaurant recommendations along the way to Cattle village.”

Esther nodded briefly, her eyes gazing out the window. Several people were seen passing by in the basement area. “Let’s go now,” she said softly. She intended to surprise Leonel by letting him know she would be on vacation in Cattle Village for two days. She followed what Josh suggested because she believed it was the best option. For some reason, Esther agreed to it. Josh took care of all the arrangements and facilities there.

That man was never hesitant when it came to planning something. Esther herself was curious why she had to move away from Leonel.

“Okay, Miss Ester,” Sofi nodded. “Mas Rio, let’s head straight to Cattle Village. Drive carefully; if you feel sleepy, it’s better to pull over.”

“Understood.”

The car swiftly departed from the building managed by Mountain Pte. Throughout the journey, there wasn’t a single message from Leonel regarding what had happened in his office. Esther herself wondered what had happened to her lover.

Her phone rang loudly, causing her to be slightly startled as she had been lost in thought while observing the road. Leonel’s name appeared on the screen, making her smile barely.

“Yes?”

“Where are you?”

“I have a photo shoot at one of the locations.” Esther purposely didn’t disclose her destination. She felt highly irritated, especially considering Leonel had driven her away. But she was also curious about what was bothering him.

“I apologize.”

Esther fell silent.

“I know you’re angry and upset. You have every right to be, Esther. I’ve been a mess.”

“Is something wrong?” Esther pressed down her anger. If Leonel were in front of her, she might have already shouted out of disbelief for being treated that way.

“Well… you know, many meetings consumed my concentration, and there were also issues at one of the branches.”

Esther nodded, trying to understand. “You’re like a different person, Leonel.”

“I’m sorry. I know you must have been scared earlier.”

Tears started welling up in Esther’s eyes. “No one has ever yelled at me like that, Leonel.”

“I’m sorry.”

A teardrop fell down her cheek. “It’s okay. You focus on your work first. I’m afraid our conversation might disturb you.”

“What can I do for you as an apology?” Leonel asked with a slightly pleading tone.

“Will you fulfill it?”

Leonel fell silent.

“I’m on my way to Cattle Village. Tomorrow morning, there’s a photo shoot at one of the resorts I’m visiting. Can you meet me there?”

“Is there anything else, Esther?”

Esther sighed. “I guess you won’t be able to fulfill it, will you, Leonel?”

“It’s not like that.” Leonel let out a soft sigh. “You know I’m also busy at the office and dealing with the divorce with Chloe.”

A smile appeared on Esther’s face for some reason. She wiped away her wet eyes as if nothing had happened. A hint of joy crept into her heart. “Is that true? Are you going to divorce her?”

“Why do you doubt me?”

“You don’t seem convinced, Leonel,” Esther smirked. She remembered how Leonel had been acting towards Chloe recently. “I don’t care how Grisham sees me. Can’t you see my struggle waiting for you? Do you think I’m content with being the shadow of your marriage? No, Leonel.”

“I understand.”

“If you’re going to take care of it, can you expedite it?”

There was a momentary pause before Esther heard Leonel let out a long exhale. In Esther’s mind, Leonel’s doubts were already evident. For some reason, she felt that her lover was now paying more attention to Chloe than her. Previously, Leonel had never acted that way toward Chloe. Esther wasn’t a blind person who couldn’t see that change.

Leonel’s words needed to be followed through, even though all the opportunities were wide open now. There was no need to keep hiding, and besides, Chloe was the one who requested the divorce, right? So why prolong it?

“After the company’s birthday celebration, I will divorce her.”

Esther fell silent, unable to voice her desires. The party was scheduled for a week later. Her outfit was ready, and she no longer felt nervous about attending the event in one of the luxurious hotel ballrooms in New York City. Embracing the millennial concept as Layson did, in line with the changing times, Esther adjusted to the dress she would be wearing.

Everything was prepared. Ester had considered her presence carefully. What she wanted was to be by Leonel’s side. It didn’t matter how others talked about it or whether she gave Chloe a golden opportunity in their remaining time together. It was a good idea.

“Alright then. I’ll wait for news from you.”

“Give me the complete address of your accommodation.”ConTEent bel0ngs to Nôv(e)lD/rama(.)Org .

Esther’s smile widened. It turned out Leonel had stayed the same. He still cared about what she would do and where she would stay, just like he used to when they were together. He always wanted to take advantage of everything that concerned Esther’s well-being. That’s why Esther loved Leonel so profoundly. She didn’t care what labels others would give her.

She just wanted to be with Leonel. For her, Leonel belonged to her, not to Chloe.

Meanwhile, at Leonel’s office, he let out a frustrated sigh. His hair, already disheveled, became even messier from repeatedly running his hands through it. His desk was tidy again. The IT personnel in his office had started fixing the files on his laptop. No matter how difficult it was to retrieve the data, it had to be done if Leonel requested it.

He didn’t want another incident of throwing flat objects onto the floor.

And there were also some crucial documents that Deborah was immediately working on copies of. Some of them had coffee stains from Leonel. But while working and tidying up Leonel’s office to its original state, no one dared to ask. Deborah occasionally glanced toward Leonel, who seemed lost in deep thought. Usually, the handsome boss maintained a neat appearance and exuded authority. But now, he looked stressed.

“Do I have any meetings today, Deborah?”

His secretary was startled by Leonel’s question. She even clutched her chest in surprise. Perhaps her mind hadn’t entirely shifted from Leonel’s earlier anger. Leonel sighed again. His mistake was quite significant here. Why did he let himself lose control like this?

But Leonel knew precisely why he had lost control. Chloe’s words were still echoing in his mind. It was undeniable that every word she uttered substantially impacted him.

“No, Sir,” Deborah quickly replied. Her eyes immediately focused on Leonel, who once again seemed immersed in his world. She also felt guilty for being startled by Leonel’s voice, but she couldn’t deny that his outburst, heard directly by Deborah, was terrifying. What if Deborah had been Esther earlier? She might have burst into tears.

“If someone is looking for me, tell them I’m at Chris’s office.” Leonel grabbed his suit jacket after trying to tidy his appearance.

“Yes, Sir.”

“Make sure no data is missing from my laptop.” Leonel felt a little uneasy about his words, realizing they contained foolishness that he deeply regretted. How could Chloe have such a strong influence on him?

“Yes, Sir,” one of the IT personnel, who was responsible for the task, responded. “I’ll do my best.”

“Thank you.” That’s all Leonel could say, but before he could fully step out of the room, his phone rang, making him briefly glance at the name displayed on the screen.

“Dad?” he murmured. “Yes, Dad?” Leonel didn’t want to postpone talking to his father for too long. If the CEO of Josh Mountain Pte chose early retirement when Leonel agreed to take over his position six years ago, there must be an urgent matter that Leonel needed to address quickly.

“Can you come to Cattle Village? A representative from Jana Store wants to meet but needs help to come to New York City. It should have been me visiting, but I can’t. I’ve asked Deborah about your schedule for the next week. There’s nothing too important to attend. I can delegate it to you.”